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Shaping the future of sports management in India

Jaini Vora, an Assistant Professor at TransStadia University based in India, is an MA Sport Development and Management graduate. Her background includes coaching and managing sports activities both in India and UK. She's committed to equipping aspiring sports professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their field. Jaini's dedication lies in promoting sports participation, while leveraging her coaching and leadership skills to inspire and create opportunities for others in sports.

Written By

Jaini Vora

Published on 27 Feb 2025

Jaini smiling at the camera wearing a white top and denim jacket

Tell us a bit about yourself and what you've been doing since you graduated?

In 2023, I moved to the United Kingdom to study and work as a Receptionist Manager at the High Bank Hotel in Leeds and a Sports Coach at PE Partners Ltd. After finishing my education, I returned to India and began working as a Business Development Manager for Finstreets, a fintech startup. Along with that, I was looking for work in the sports industry and learned about TransStadia, a sports university that were recruiting for lecturers for their Sports Management Program. So I applied and was chosen for the position.

What were the highlights of your course?

I gained a better understanding of social justice, equity, and inclusion issues in sport because of this training. Another highlight of the school was learning research skills, which helped me get my position because they were looking for someone who knew how to read and analyse data. It helped me understand my own abilities and how I might apply my theoretical knowledge in real life.

Tell us about your job and why you chose to study a PG course at Leeds Beckett?

I was looking for the best sports university in the UK and discovered that Leeds Beckett, so I decided to pursue my Masters at Carnegie School of Sports. I chose the MA Sport Development and Management course because I worked as a self-defence and fitness trainer at a young age and wanted to study how sports can help a community grow. At my current job I have to teach subjects like Economics of Gaming and Gambling, Sponsorship, Sales and Fundraising, Sports Entrepreneurship, Sportainment, Data Analytics and Sports Analytics to MSc and BSc Sports Management students.

How has your experience studying at Leeds Beckett influenced you and your career?

Leeds Beckett University helped me gain a better understanding of the global sports sector. The confidence and leadership skills that I gained at Leeds Beckett helped me gain interview calls from variety of companies, including visa counselling, sportswear sales, and a sports university, but I chose to work at a sports university because it was my dream job to develop sports professionals who could eventually build a good community.

Did you enjoy studying your course and what advice would you give someone thinking about studying the same one?

I had a great time on my course at Leeds Beckett University, and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in taking it. You will gain a lot of new knowledge and develop the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace under the guidance of experienced and friendly supervisors.

What's next for you?

Ahmedabad, a city in India where I currently live, is preparing to host the Olympic Games in 2036. I've already contacted the person in charge so I'm waiting for them to list the vacancies and I hope to secure a role. It would be an amazing opportunity.